Income Withholding Order
/ˈɪnkʌm wɪðˈhoʊldɪŋ ˈɔrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A court order directing an employer to withhold a portion of an employee's earnings to pay a debt, often child support.
The court issued an income withholding order to ensure timely child support payments.
Forms
- income withholding order
- income withholding orders
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Commentary
Income withholding orders are a common enforcement tool in family law to secure regular payment of support obligations directly from wages.
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